Meskaur Subdivision - Nawada District, Bihar
Meskaur is an administrative subdivision in the Nawada district of Bihar, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Meskaur is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Manjhwe, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 119.9 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 122 km², including 122.43 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 978 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Meskaur Subdivision
Meskaur Subdivision has a total of 61 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adganwan | Rural | Badosar |
| 2 | Alawan | Rural | Tetaria |
| 3 | Ankri Panre Bigha | Rural | Ankri Pandeybigha |
| 4 | Arandi | Rural | Badosar |
| 5 | Arghu Chak | Rural | Biju Bigha |
| 6 | Baij Nathpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 7 | Bandhi | Rural | Badosar |
| 8 | Barat | Rural | Barat |
| 9 | Barosar | Rural | Badosar |
| 10 | Belwan | Rural | Badosar |
| 11 | Biju Bigha | Rural | Biju Bigha |
| 12 | Bisiait | Rural | Bisiyait |
| 13 | Chanda Bara | Rural | Tetaria |
| 14 | Chandardei | Rural | Tetaria |
| 15 | Chanrsara | Rural | Mirzapur |
| 16 | Chorabara | Rural | Badosar |
| 17 | Dariyapur | Rural | Ankri Pandeybigha |
| 18 | Dewara | Rural | Ankri Pandeybigha |
| 19 | Dhanganwan | Rural | Ankri Pandeybigha |
| 20 | Dhonrhra | Rural | Tetaria |
| 21 | Gamhira | Rural | Bisiyait |
| 22 | Ganga Bara | Rural | Tetaria |
| 23 | Gobindpur Urf Qanungo Bigha | Rural | Ankri Pandeybigha |
| 24 | Gotauli | Rural | Bisiyait |
| 25 | Harla | Rural | Mirzapur |
| 26 | Hero | Rural | Tetaria |
| 27 | Jamui Pakariya | Rural | Barat |
| 28 | Jarahiya | Rural | Rasalpura |
| 29 | Jhikatia | Rural | Mirzapur |
| 30 | Katghara | Rural | Sahwajpur Saray |
| 31 | Kaua Bara | Rural | Tetaria |
| 32 | Kopin | Rural | Ankri Pandeybigha |
| 33 | Lakhaura | Rural | Rasalpura |
| 34 | Lodipur Chak | Rural | Meskaur |
| 35 | Mahugain | Rural | Rasalpura |
| 36 | Majhila | Rural | Bisiyait |
| 37 | Meksaur | Rural | Meskaur |
| 38 | Merhkuri | Rural | Biju Bigha |
| 39 | Milki | Rural | Sahwajpur Saray |
| 40 | Mirzapur | Rural | Mirzapur |
| 41 | Murehta Chak | Rural | Sahwajpur Saray |
| 42 | Nadgarh | Rural | Sahwajpur Saray |
| 43 | Nadsena | Rural | Rasalpura |
| 44 | Niman | Rural | Rasalpura |
| 45 | Noni | Rural | Meskaur |
| 46 | Paroria | Rural | Biju Bigha |
| 47 | Pasarhi | Rural | Bisiyait |
| 48 | Pasia | Rural | Bisiyait |
| 49 | Pathra | Rural | Meskaur |
| 50 | Pawai | Rural | Mirzapur |
| 51 | Rampur | Rural | Ankri Pandeybigha |
| 52 | Ranka Jalalpur | Rural | Meskaur |
| 53 | Rasulpur | Rural | Rasalpura |
| 54 | Repura Sirsa | Rural | Barat |
| 55 | Saraye | Rural | Sahwajpur Saray |
| 56 | Satua | Rural | Tetaria |
| 57 | Shekhabara | Rural | Tetaria |
| 58 | Sonpura | Rural | Badosar |
| 59 | Tali | Rural | Badosar |
| 60 | Tetaria | Rural | Tetaria |
| 61 | Woraina | Rural | Badosar |
Population of Meskaur Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Meskaur Subdivision has a total population of 94,358 people, consisting of 47,681 males and 46,677 females. There are 15,028 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 771 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 94,358 | 94,358 | 0 |
| Male Population | 47,681 | 47,681 | 0 |
| Female Population | 46,677 | 46,677 | 0 |
| Total Households | 15,028 | 15,028 | 0 |
| Population Density | 771 / km² | 771 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 45,813 literate people and 17,075 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 24,607 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 26 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,075 | 17,075 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 45,813 | 45,813 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 48,545 | 48,545 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 24,607 | 24,607 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 26 | 26 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.